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Canny move by LM, sets a blistering time, shows that it doesn't have to mean riding yourself into unconsciousness and has carried it out in a way that still keeps Mike's record on top for those that feel strongly about it. Very much looking forward to the video.

johnnystorm

I've been happy with custom bags I've had from Alpkit and Straightcut. Are Bikepack.eu still going?

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labrat wrote: ↑Fri Sep 08, 2023 4:28 pm Some extra details about ‘missing’ sections of the route

https://www.cyclinguk.org/blog/traws-er ... ssing-bits

That's a fantastic read. Have just signed up for a family membership.

johnnystorm

I've no experience with On-One but can't remember hearing anything bad about the quality of the frames they sell. Of the top of my head... Wizard sleeve London Road seatubes Titus "Fileline" brake mounts Dirty Harry not parallel headtubes Fatty Trail crank clearance Titus with max 26t cha...

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Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Mon Sep 04, 2023 4:06 pm ... designed specifically for the Highland Trail?

Aping the Salsa Cutthroat it has a list of Scottish chip-shops laser engraved on the downtube?

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Two pairs of shorts and a bar of soap. Wash in the sink and then wear the others while they dry.

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Yes and it was all done to save weight and now those cassettes weigh 600g + ( unless you get very spendy) so you no longer save weight over 2 x ...and simplify drivetrains, make them less susceptible to grotty conditions, not bounce off on bumpy terrain, allow bigger tyre and mud clearances for fra...

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Aside from how well you know the route or how much prep you do you can make any weekend ride more self-sufficient by carrying your own food. If I carry all my food and top up with diesel at my local Tesco I can travel from Suffolk and spend a long weekend in Wales all while contributing nothing to ...

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https://g.eu.factoryoutletstore.com/col ... overhauled

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There's an echo in here!

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boxelder wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 9:37 am Extra 15% off at Alpkit with the code AKLONG15, so tents now very cheap. Soloist £102

Just had the leaflet through the door, code expires on 29/08/2023

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For short trips, I too now use electrical tape. Easy on and off, no mess, cheap and as the frame is black, it's not unsightly. With the proprietary tapes, I find dirt gets under the edges and looks manky and it's always there. Yep, my best results have always been with electrical tape, it contours ...

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boxelder wrote: ↑Tue Aug 22, 2023 9:32 am That's surprising with Si Entries - not like they're new to it (or cheap). I'll wait off entering I think, though the discounted entries end Aug 31.

I recall last time I entered an event through then it was a ballache for some reason.

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On the day I signed up I had trouble making payment. I later got an email saying there was a glitch and to try again as it was sorted.

My mate just messaged to say he'd been charged twice for entry. I just had a look and I've been charged four times!

Deffo worth checking your CC transactions...

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Vitus Nucleus and Sonder Frontier/Dial, Salsa Rangefinder probably fit that category... but double/triple chainsets?

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GregMay wrote: ↑Sat Aug 19, 2023 10:00 am Interesting, that could be worth a pop. I don't know a lot of that route. Which is nice :)

Yeah, that's what made us sign up. Around half-way we'll go through familiar territory though. :)

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boxelder wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2023 10:32 pm
Starting from Tiny Rebel is an added bonus!
I was just supping a Tiny Rebel 'CLWB Tropica' as I read that - maybe a sign, and I should get entered.

Ha! Popped out and bought a pack last night of the same!

johnnystorm

Me and a mate have signed up today.
Starting from Tiny Rebel is an added bonus!

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Cheeky Monkey wrote: ↑Wed Aug 16, 2023 10:30 am No raft is going to be any good for £43 mate. SWIM away

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JohnClimber wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 12:30 pm Outdoors not really cycling.

https://www.jackson-sports.com/Mobile/e ... eader=true

I had visions of an open-air spinning class!

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howsey16 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 07, 2023 6:23 pm Wow! Thanks for your replies... even more confused now hahaha

Tarp tents I kind of discounted as it seemed to me that they needed a trekking pole which I wouldn't have. What do you guys use to prop them up?

Erm, a tent pole!

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RIP wrote: ↑Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:24 am You got me! I like it

Spork, two tyre levers, spare spoke, a poo trowel, and one peg?

Could probably use a brake lever.

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RIP wrote: ↑Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:02 am ^ Oh gawd I knew I shouldn't have raised the question of tarp[tent]s . I'm sure you're not in the least confused now .

johnnystorm wrote: ↑Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:31 am only needs half a dozen pegs
Hah, I can see seven there

6 pegs and a titanium spork. Every gram counts.

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I'll chip in that I have the predecessor to the Deschutes as my solo shelter, also highly recommended.
Something like the Alpkit Tarpstar might also be worth a look.

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Three of us were out in Friday's mega-deluge under my Aliexpress MLD Trailstar clone. It cost bugger all, fits into a 2l dry bag, only needs half a dozen pegs and a couple of poles. We stayed dry, could see the sunrise through the gap and can sit up under it so definitely not claustrophobic! 2023080...

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